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Tooth Anatomy

An adult mouth typically consists of 16 pairs of teeth that help in breaking down the food we eat. The overall structure of a tooth consists of a crown, neck, and root. The crown is covered by a hard substance called enamel while a thin layer of cementum envelops the root. Inside the tooth is a layer of calcified tissue called dentin which surrounds the pulp cavity. This cavity contains blood vessels and nerves.